Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS IIIVSTITIA; Justitia) (117) front Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS IIIVSTITIA; Justitia) (117) back
Denarius - Hadrian (P M TR P COS IIIVSTITIA; Justitia) (117) photo
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Denarius - Hadrian P M TR P COS IIIVSTITIA; Justitia

117 year
Silver 3.3 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
117
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#254690
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Justitia seated left on throne, holding patera and sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P M TR P COS II
IVSTITIA

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Iustitia.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Justice.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Justitia (Justice) on the reverse side, which symbolizes the importance of justice and fairness in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.